The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood watch for Indiana; Westmoreland; Fayette; Jefferson; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette Ridges starting on 9/17/2018 8:00:00 AM. NSW thinks it is ‘possible’ the event will happen and the event is categorized as ‘severe.’

The best action to take according to The National Weather Service is to prepare for the event. A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Periods of moderate to heavy rain are expected today and tonightas remnant low pressure, of what once was hurricane Florence,crosses the region. 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain is possible byearly Tuesday morning.